CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
During a compliance audit for PCI DSS, the auditor identifies that cardholder data is stored beyond the required retention period. The organization wants to implement proper data lifecycle management. Which THREE of the following should the organization include in its data retention policy? (Select THREE.)
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Retention schedules for each data classification level
A data retention policy should specify retention schedules for each data type, define secure destruction methods, and include a process for legal hold exceptions. Encryption during transmission is a security control, not a retention policy element. The data classification scheme is separate from retention.
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Encryption requirements for data in transit
Why it's wrong here
A security control, not a retention policy element.
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Retention schedules for each data classification level
Why this is correct
Specifies how long each type of data should be kept.
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Process for legal hold to suspend deletion
Why this is correct
Prevents destruction of data relevant to litigation or investigations.
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Data classification scheme definitions
Why it's wrong here
Data classification is a separate policy; retention policy uses classification to assign schedules.
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Secure disposal methods for data at end of life
Why this is correct
Ensures data is irrecoverably destroyed when no longer needed.
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